With an overload of news about coronavirus and its impact throughout Chico, thoughtful people have taken colorful chalk to sidewalks around town. Whether it was encouraging the trend for “chalk the walk” or just trying to prompt some positivity, their messages were welcomed by passers-by who snapped shots and appreciated a lighter moment. Enterprise-Record reporter Camille von Kaenel saw the kindness one on Mulberry Street. Chico Chamber CEO Katy Thoma photographed the white chalk on East First Avenue. This week’s rain may have washed away the signs, but be on the lookout for more showing up around the city and elsewhere as the national trend settles in.